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Ray Ekpu joins Daily Times as Editorial Board adviser

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

A seasoned journalist and a veritable wordsmith Mr Ray Ekpu has been appointed an adviser to the Editorial Board of the Daily Times. He is bringing to the board his rich experience in journalism that spans over 40 years. Ekpu, a renowned editor and columnist, has held top managerial positions

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$9.8bn is gift from friends, says Yakubu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

Embattled former Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that 98 per cent of $9.8billion found in his house in Kaduna by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were gifts from friends and associates. He said that the money 9.7 million […]

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Buhari and the Magu probe

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The ongoing probe of the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) holds the potential to muzzle or strengthen the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade. While the president’s anti-corruption drive has earned him occasional applause, it has also become a source of derision . He and his supporters regale

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Reps commence power sector probe, seek better service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Wednesday began the power sector probe with a view to repositioning it for better service delivery. The investigation is being conducted by the House ad hoc committee chaired by the Majority Leader of the House, Rep. Ado Doguwa (APC/Kano). Declaring the investigative hearing open, House Speaker, Femi Gbajabimila said that […]

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FIRS further extends tax debt payments to August 31st 

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has further extended the closing date of its waiver of penalty and interest window on tax debts owned by individuals and businesses from June 30, 2020, to August 31st, 2020. In a statement released to the newsmen on Wednesday morning by its Director, Communications and Liaison Department, Abdullahi Ismaila […]

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COVID-19 could lead to brain damages – New study

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

A new study has revealed that infection with COVID-19 can lead to brain damages, including delirium and nerve damage, the study by researchers at University College London (UCL) showed on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Save our doctors from COVID-19 death According to the researchers, since COVID-19 broke out, there appeared to be a “concerning increase” of […]

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Just in: FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma replaces suspended Ibrahim Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020

Following the suspension of Ibrahim Magu, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma has been appointed as the new Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu Details later.

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Sani Mohammed tipped to head EFCC as Magu’s houses are searched

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

*Probe tears PACAC apart, Malami accused of stalling anti-corruption fight *Sagay distances self from defending him, detained at FCID Head of operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sani Mohammed, was yesterday strongly tipped to take charge at the anti-corruption agency just as the Karu and Maitama, Abuja houses of its embattled acting […]

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Buhari appoints Mustafa Chike-Obi as Nigeria’s special envoy to U.S.

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Following the current differences between the United States (U. S.) government and the leading continental stakeholders in the African Development Bank (AfDB), President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mustapha Chike-Obi, casually known as MCO, as Special Envoy to the

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African economy to decline by $189.7bn

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted that Nigeria and the rest of the continent will suffer a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) loss of $189.7 billion in 2020. AfDB, in its African Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, stated that Africa could suffer GDP losses in 2020 between $145.5 billion (baseline) and $189.7 billion (worst case). […]

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Reps probe alleged withdrawal of $1.5bn from NLNG account

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the alleged illegal withdrawal of 1.05 billion dollars from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) account by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by the Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP/Delta) at plenary on Tuesday. Moving […]

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774,000 jobs: Ngige apologises on behalf of executive

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

*Keyamo kicks, says N’Assembly wants to bypass him Executive arm government on Tuesday soft pedaled on the face-off with the legislature over modalities for implementation of 774,000 jobs proposed under the N52b Special Public Works Programme (SPW). Minister  of Labour , Employment and Productivity , Dr Chris Ngige,  made the apology during a visit to […]

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Save our doctors from COVID-19 death

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rising casualty figure due to the disease in Nigeria. The latest casualty figure has been put at 654. But it has become more alarming when medical doctors and other health workers who are at the frontline demonstrating sterling heroism and professionalism and caring for […]

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BREAKING: Donald Trump administration announces US’ withdrawal from WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

President Donald Trump has formally informed Congress of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus or COVID-19, President Trump has repeatedly accused the international body of leaning towards China at the expense of the rest of the world. The US president threatened to […]

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BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly suspended Ibrahim Magu as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The BBCHausa Service quoting an unnamed presidency source said the acting chairman of the anti-graft agency was suspended on Tuesday, July 7. No official confirmation about the alleged removal of Ibrahim Magu has been released yet. The […]

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Panel grills Magu over alleged corruption

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Panel grills Magu over alleged corruption

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

*Malami claims discrepancies in recovered loot *EFCC boss not arrested, but only invited, says DSS *He honoured panel’s invitation, anti-graft affirms A panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday grilled the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, over alleged corruption. He appeared before the panel that sat

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Folio communication unveils new Daily Times Newspaper masthead

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

Ahead of its centenary celebration, Folio Communications Limited, publishers of Nigeria’s oldest media brand, has unveiled new Daily Times Newspaper masthead. This is just as the management announced that it has concluded plans to revive and activate the Sunday Times, Business Times, Lagos Weekend and other historic titles on our stables. In a statement Signed […]

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FG announces date for WAEC exams amid coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

*Urges Nigerians to report anyone who demands payments for covid-19 test *Says, rise in positive cases among VIPs poses threat to governance, security * Launches new guidelines for Edo, Ondo elections Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic otherwise referred to as ‘Covid-19’ in Nigeria, the federal government on Monday announced that the 2020 West African Senior […]